Microbes

Question 1

What are microbes?

Answer 1

Microbes are microscopic organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Question 2

True or False: All microbes are harmful to humans.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the primary structure of bacteria?

Answer 3

Bacteria are single-celled organisms with a prokaryotic structure.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Fungi obtain nutrients through __________.

Answer 4

absorption

Question 5

Which type of microbe is considered acellular?

Answer 5

Virus

Question 6

What is the function of bacteria in the human gut?

Answer 6

Bacteria help in digestion and synthesize vitamins.

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of fungus? A) Yeast B) Mold C) Virus D) Mushroom

Answer 7

C) Virus

Question 8

What is a virus composed of?

Answer 8

A virus is composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.

Question 9

True or False: Fungi can photosynthesize.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What role do microbes play in the environment?

Answer 10

Microbes decompose organic matter, recycle nutrients, and contribute to soil fertility.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Bacteria can reproduce through a process called __________.

Answer 11

binary fission

Question 12

Which microbe is commonly used in the production of antibiotics?

Answer 12

Fungi

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus? A) Tuberculosis B) Athlete’s foot C) Influenza D) Strep throat

Answer 13

C) Influenza

Question 14

What is the term for beneficial bacteria that live in the human body?

Answer 14

Microbiota

Question 15

True or False: All viruses are harmful to their hosts.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is the primary method of viral reproduction?

Answer 16

Viral reproduction occurs by hijacking a host cell’s machinery.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The study of fungi is known as __________.

Answer 17

mycology

Question 18

What is a common method for classifying bacteria?

Answer 18

Bacteria can be classified by shape, such as cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla (spiral).

Question 19

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a unicellular organism? A) Mushroom B) Bacteria C) Mold D) All of the above

Answer 19

B) Bacteria

Question 20

What is the major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 20

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus.

Question 21

True or False: Fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What role do viruses play in ecosystems?

Answer 22

Viruses can regulate bacterial populations and contribute to nutrient cycling.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The outer protein coat of a virus is called a __________.

Answer 23

capsid

Question 24

What are antibiotics used for?

Answer 24

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of a beneficial fungus? A) Penicillium B) Candida C) Aspergillus D) None of the above

Answer 25

A) Penicillium

Question 26

What is the main method of transmission for many viruses?

Answer 26

Many viruses are transmitted through respiratory droplets.

Question 27

True or False: Bacteria can be found in extreme environments.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What is mold?

Answer 28

Mold is a type of fungus that grows in multicellular structures called hyphae.

Question 29

True or False: Mold can only grow in dark, damp environments.

Answer 29

False: While mold thrives in dark and damp environments, it can also grow in well-lit areas if moisture is present.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: Mold reproduces by releasing __________.

Answer 30

spores

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a common health effect of mold exposure? A) Allergic reactions B) Respiratory issues C) Increased intelligence

Answer 31

C) Increased intelligence

Question 32

What are some common materials that can support mold growth?

Answer 32

Wood, drywall, carpet, and insulation.